Why I gave a kidney to a work colleague
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To encourage (someone to do something)
To find (something difficult/ frightening/ relaxing etc.)
“I don’t think there are many colleagues who would have done this”
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. Who is Ninon and what did she decide to do?
2. How did Ninon’s family react to her decision?
3. What steps did Ninon have to go through in order to get the procedure done?
4. What have other people said about what Ninon did?
5. ‘I would have done the same as Ninon.’ Is this true for you?
6. ‘People who donate their kidney to someone they do not know are simply crazy. I wouldn’t do this in a million years!’ Is this true for you?
7. ‘It’s common for people to develop very strong bonds with their colleagues. In fact, I met all of my closest friends at work.’ Is this true for you?
8. ‘Many romantic relationships start in the office. In fact, that’s how I met my partner!’ Is this true for you?
9. ‘I know a similar story of someone who did something incredibly generous, just like Ninon.’ Is this true for you?
10. ‘I’m not a very generous person. I really ought to do more good deeds.’ Is this true for you?
11. ‘I don’t have a responsibility to help anyone who isn’t in my family.’ Do you agree?
12. ‘It should be legal to buy and sell kidneys.’ Do you agree?
13. ‘I’ve never made a big decision that my family disagreed with.’ Is this true for you?
14. ‘In my job, I never help anyone. I’d happily take a massive pay cut to have a job where I could do something that improved people’s lives.’ Is this true for you?
15. ‘Scottish people seem lovely. I’ve always wanted to visit Scotland.’ Is this true for you?